IMO, Charlie, Tommy and TAZ, were the cream of the crop and the CDB were the best of all the Southern Rock Genre. Hopefully they're all together again on that BIG stage in the sky! Thank you Gentlemen! Some of my best memories, including front row seats at the Hofstra Palyhouse in 1977.
Tommy and Dangerous Dan Toler of the Allman bros are by far the most underated guitar players ever. Tommy was a beast. Dan replaced Duane in ABB,possibly one of the greatest guitar players of all time. He played in Greg’s solo band and with Dickie in Great Southern. Pretty good resume.
Your right..Danny Toler was the most underrated guitar player I knew & I knew him & Frankie very well..They moved to Manchester Tn after the Gregg Allman band split due to Gregg getting back in the brothers..I took them to volunteer jam in 87 at Starwood amphitheater & Danny played but Frankie didn't because Jaimo was there..Those were still some amazing dayz..Peace out
I saw Dan in 1984 with the Gregg Allman Band. At some point I wound up at the stage. Between songs I reached up toward him with a pick of my own in my hand. He smiled and said "Oh, you wanna trade?" and gave me his and took mine. Cool experience for a kid of 17 or 18 years old but sadly, I lost that pick somewhere along the way.😢
Tommy was underestimated at best , I saw them live in the 70s ... Franklin Limestone and Cumberland Mountain #9 were among my favorites ... I didn't realize that was his vocals
I've always considered Tommy Crain and Barry Bailey from Atlanta Rhythm Section to be two of the most underrated guitarists in Southern Rock. Add Dan Toler from the ABB to that list as well.
I saw them in '84 here in Alabama. Mr. Crain was wearing a red P.O.W. bandana and rockin the house. 'In America ' and 'Amazing Grace ' were the two songs that stand out in my mind. Oh, and 'Carolina' of course.
I saw the Outlaws, when Billy Crain was playing with them in December 2011. It was the Rock Legend Cruise. One evening, Billy who always played one of his Strats, played his brother's Les Paul Custom. for the show and mentioned that he was playing his brother's guitar, who he lost earlier in the year. Tommy was a fantastic player. Billy no longer plays with the Outlaws but joins them from time to time.
I saw Tommy and his brother, Billy-Bill, in '72 when they played with Flat Creek in a bar in Knoxville. They played dueling guitars and seriously covered the Allman Brothers. I never had seen such a band! What a great time for music, from Cowboy to Jethro Tull.
Seen them several times in 70s and Early 80s Tommy was awesome!!! Seen Charlie in 69 getting of a bus at our local store in my small town he was with goose creek!!
Yeah. Tommy........ Got to see him with Charlie on that Million Mile Reflections tour. He was not an overshadowed talent up there in front with Charlie. He was very popular,for sure. And a super pro. A rock star. A humble rock star. Funny, he could have been a twin of a good friend in our hometown Scotia , NY, who was an avid concert goer and at that very concert with Tommy playing. We all knew how uncanny the likeness was and it was a fun thing. My family and my son are all fiddle , guitar, woodwinds and all that....players.We still perform 'Devil' regularly, among other Charlie /Tommy creations. My, my. What a legacy. RIP with the Lord, Tommy.
Thanks for the video Doc! The CDB was one of my favorite bands growing up. Had the chance to see them in Philadelphia back in the late ‘70s or early ‘80s…Foghat (another one of my favorites) opened for them. I thought it was an odd pairing, kinda like what you mentioned the show you saw with the CDB and Rush…but it was a damn good show. Always loved the guitar play of Charlie and Tommy!
Intetesting background about Tommy Crain. Sounds like a talented guy that loved family. Agree with the other comment about possibly doing a post on Atlanta Rhythym Section. It would be welcome. Saw them in concert several times and they always put on a good show. Also would like to hear the back story on Jimmy Hall and Wet Willie. Jimmy also did some work with Skynyrd. Talented dude.
Saw CDB numerous times in the 70s and 80s. As a guitarist myself who studied most of the best players in the rock/fusion and country rock genres during those decades, Tommy was technically and lyrically up there with the best. The jazz influence that CDB had was a perfect match to Tommy's ability to be true to his country roots yet stretch out in directions more akin to free jazz. A complete shame he doesn't get the historical recognition he deserves.
That video of them playing ACL in '81 is top tier CDB. Tommy and Charlie are so tight in that show. The twin guitar runs that would make Thin Lizzy blush. There's a badass moment during South's Gonna do it Again (I think) where Tommy realizes he's out of tune with Charlie on the fiddle, and after trying to quickly make adjustments, just reaches out and grabs the slide, then goes on to match Charlie perfectly. As a guitar player myself, the skill required to do that on the fly was immense and made me gain a considerable amount of respect for a guy who was already close to the top of the list. That Tobacco burst LP and a mesa mark in, these guys clearly knew tone
Nice video. Tommy was a guitar hero of mine. I got the pleasure of meeting him and corresponding with him through the internet. Really cool guy. And...I still have my Justina guitar tuner I bought because he endorsed it!
Thanks RD, Rush opening for CDB is a odd kind pairing. Kind of like Wet Willie opening for Nazareth a concert I attended in the 70's in Saginaw Mi. My favorite CDB song is Long haired country boy! Keep up the great work. Boe 👌
I went to every CDB concert from Fire on the mountain 74' to Windows 82' , all the albums in a row, 9 I believe but they came to Rupp arena, Lexington KY for everyone of them.
River Docs you have given us another great product. I have seen the CDB in many variations . I saw the band with Tommy at Six Flags Over Mid America in 1977 and 1978 the last one 1978 in the pouring rain .1975 Kiel Auditorium CDB opening for some other bands named either Marshall Tucker or Lynyrd Skynyrd . Charlie and the band are some of the finest concerts I have seen .
Never knew Rush and C.D.B. Played together . But the two Bands concerts, I went to most ,was C.D.B. and Rush. what a stretch right? Thanks Doc. I've been looking .but Have you got any post on Atlanta Rhythm Section ? I know there were a lot of rocky times with the band. Thanks Again.
What a awesome video Dave Doc to be honest have a great day also happy veterans day to the United states and also today is remembrance day in Canada ❤😢😊
1978 Spartan Stadium at San Jose State. CDB was 2nd act after Greg Khin and before Grateful Dead. The psychedelics were just kicking in for the Deadheads when I heard Devil Went Down To Georgia for the first time. I swear the Deadheads were literally freaking out. The medical staff were quite busy dealing with bummer trips. It was hilarious.
I saw Charlie Daniels and Hank Williams, Jr at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington back in the 80’s. Hank was drinking Jack Daniel’s and bitching about the music industry. Charlie and the guys were great.
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Excellent video. Tommy was an awesome guitarist, father and family man.
Yes he was. A great guy too.
I saw CDB with Tommy Crain in San Diego in 1982. Good concert and he was a solid player. Glad you did an episode on him.
Thanks. I wanted to give guys like him a place on my channel.
My favorite southern rock guitarist
IMO, Charlie, Tommy and TAZ, were the cream of the crop and the CDB were the best of all the Southern Rock Genre. Hopefully they're all together again on that BIG stage in the sky! Thank you Gentlemen! Some of my best memories, including front row seats at the Hofstra Palyhouse in 1977.
Tommy and Dangerous Dan Toler of the Allman bros are by far the most underated guitar players ever. Tommy was a beast. Dan replaced Duane in ABB,possibly one of the greatest guitar players of all time. He played in Greg’s solo band and with Dickie in Great Southern. Pretty good resume.
Your right..Danny Toler was the most underrated guitar player I knew & I knew him & Frankie very well..They moved to Manchester Tn after the Gregg Allman band split due to Gregg getting back in the brothers..I took them to volunteer jam in 87 at Starwood amphitheater & Danny played but Frankie didn't because Jaimo was there..Those were still some amazing dayz..Peace out
I saw Dan in 1984 with the Gregg Allman Band. At some point I wound up at the stage. Between songs I reached up toward him with a pick of my own in my hand. He smiled and said "Oh, you wanna trade?" and gave me his and took mine.
Cool experience for a kid of 17 or 18 years old but sadly, I lost that pick somewhere along the way.😢
I agree Dan Toler, as well as Charley Hargrett from Blackfoot, dont get talked about in the southern rock genre the way that they should.
Tommy was underestimated at best , I saw them live in the 70s ... Franklin Limestone and Cumberland Mountain #9 were among my favorites ... I didn't realize that was his vocals
I've always considered Tommy Crain and Barry Bailey from Atlanta Rhythm Section to be two of the most underrated guitarists in Southern Rock.
Add Dan Toler from the ABB to that list as well.
Well said!
I saw them in '84 here in Alabama. Mr. Crain was wearing a red P.O.W. bandana and rockin the house. 'In America ' and 'Amazing Grace ' were the two songs that stand out in my mind. Oh, and 'Carolina' of course.
I saw the Outlaws, when Billy Crain was playing with them in December 2011. It was the Rock Legend Cruise. One evening, Billy who always played one of his Strats, played his brother's Les Paul Custom. for the show and mentioned that he was playing his brother's guitar, who he lost earlier in the year. Tommy was a fantastic player. Billy no longer plays with the Outlaws but joins them from time to time.
I saw Tommy and his brother, Billy-Bill, in '72 when they played with Flat Creek in a bar in Knoxville. They played dueling guitars and seriously covered the Allman Brothers. I never had seen such a band! What a great time for music, from Cowboy to Jethro Tull.
Seen them several times in 70s and Early 80s Tommy was awesome!!! Seen Charlie in 69 getting of a bus at our local store in my small town he was with goose creek!!
Yeah. Tommy........ Got to see him with Charlie on that Million Mile Reflections tour. He was not an overshadowed talent up there in front with Charlie. He was very popular,for sure. And a super pro. A rock star. A humble rock star. Funny, he could have been a twin of a good friend in our hometown Scotia , NY, who was an avid concert goer and at that very concert with Tommy playing. We all knew how uncanny the likeness was and it was a fun thing. My family and my son are all fiddle , guitar, woodwinds and all that....players.We still perform 'Devil' regularly, among other Charlie /Tommy creations. My, my. What a legacy. RIP with the Lord, Tommy.
I learned a few of his licks back then. RIP Guitar player, you were appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for the video Doc! The CDB was one of my favorite bands growing up. Had the chance to see them in Philadelphia back in the late ‘70s or early ‘80s…Foghat (another one of my favorites) opened for them. I thought it was an odd pairing, kinda like what you mentioned the show you saw with the CDB and Rush…but it was a damn good show. Always loved the guitar play of Charlie and Tommy!
I’ve always been a big fan of his pickin.
Thank you for making this.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Tommy also sang a song called Tennessee, I loved all the songs he did as well as all the CDB songs
Intetesting background about Tommy Crain. Sounds like a talented guy that loved family.
Agree with the other comment about possibly doing a post on Atlanta Rhythym Section. It would be welcome. Saw them in concert several times and they always put on a good show.
Also would like to hear the back story on Jimmy Hall and Wet Willie. Jimmy also did some work with Skynyrd. Talented dude.
Saw CDB numerous times in the 70s and 80s. As a guitarist myself who studied most of the best players in the rock/fusion and country rock genres during those decades, Tommy was technically and lyrically up there with the best. The jazz influence that CDB had was a perfect match to Tommy's ability to be true to his country roots yet stretch out in directions more akin to free jazz. A complete shame he doesn't get the historical recognition he deserves.
That video of them playing ACL in '81 is top tier CDB. Tommy and Charlie are so tight in that show. The twin guitar runs that would make Thin Lizzy blush. There's a badass moment during South's Gonna do it Again (I think) where Tommy realizes he's out of tune with Charlie on the fiddle, and after trying to quickly make adjustments, just reaches out and grabs the slide, then goes on to match Charlie perfectly. As a guitar player myself, the skill required to do that on the fly was immense and made me gain a considerable amount of respect for a guy who was already close to the top of the list. That Tobacco burst LP and a mesa mark in, these guys clearly knew tone
I know exactly what you're talking about! That slide bit was incredible!
Thank you RD! Tommy was special. Loved Billy’s work with Henry Paul.
Nice video. Tommy was a guitar hero of mine. I got the pleasure of meeting him and corresponding with him through the internet. Really cool guy. And...I still have my Justina guitar tuner I bought because he endorsed it!
Thanks RD,
Rush opening for CDB is a odd kind pairing. Kind of like Wet Willie opening for Nazareth a concert I attended in the 70's in Saginaw Mi. My favorite CDB song is Long haired country boy! Keep up the great work. Boe 👌
sounds like great person.
River docs u do a great great job I got a nice picture of Tommy crain on my wall he was signing my cowboy hat keep up the great work
Thanks so much, I appreciate it.
My to favorite CDB LPs are High Lonesome and Saddle Tramp and Tommy was a big part of those. Also Nightrider was a great album.
Those are classic CDB albums for sure. Thanks for watching!
Lonesome boy from dixie
I went to every CDB concert from Fire on the mountain 74' to Windows 82' , all the albums in a row, 9 I believe but they came to Rupp arena, Lexington KY for everyone of them.
River Docs you have given us another great product. I have seen the CDB in many variations . I saw the band with Tommy at Six Flags Over Mid America in 1977 and 1978 the last one 1978 in the pouring rain .1975 Kiel Auditorium CDB opening for some other bands named either Marshall Tucker or Lynyrd Skynyrd . Charlie and the band are some of the finest concerts I have seen .
Thanks Kevin. Appreciate it. Charlie always put on a great show.
Great Video
mr crain played at my house several years ago. such a sweet, humble man. gone too soon.
Cowboy' the drummer?
@@BryanClark-gk6ie mr crain played guitar.
@@cowboy-o3m
No you cowboy are you a drummer known as cowboy?
@@BryanClark-gk6ie OH!! no. im just a music fan.
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Never knew Rush and C.D.B. Played together . But the two Bands concerts, I went to most ,was C.D.B. and Rush. what a stretch right? Thanks Doc. I've been looking .but Have you got any post on Atlanta Rhythm Section ? I know there were a lot of rocky times with the band. Thanks Again.
Thanks Dennis. No I sure don't. Sorry.
One of my favorite CDB songs is NEW YORK CITY KINGSIZE ROSEWOOD BED !
What a awesome video Dave Doc to be honest have a great day also happy veterans day to the United states and also today is remembrance day in Canada ❤😢😊
Thank you. I appreciate it!
Ya some history on Atlanta reythem section does sound good R D.
1978 Spartan Stadium at San Jose State. CDB was 2nd act after Greg Khin and before Grateful Dead. The psychedelics were just kicking in for the Deadheads when I heard Devil Went Down To Georgia for the first time. I swear the Deadheads were literally freaking out. The medical staff were quite busy dealing with bummer trips. It was hilarious.
I saw 4 CDB shows, 1978-1979.
Ocean Ice palace Brick N.j
A.P. Convention center Asbury Park
Tower theater Upper Darby. PA
VILLANOVA fieldhouse VILLANOVA,Pa
cool!
I saw Charlie Daniels and Hank Williams, Jr at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington back in the 80’s. Hank was drinking Jack Daniel’s and bitching about the music industry. Charlie and the guys were great.
He was a hell of a picker, lead man.
Yes he was!
RIP Tommy.